A double-blind comparative study of sodium sulfacetamide lotion 10% versus selenium sulfide lotion 2.5% in the treatment of pityriasis (tinea) versicolor

Cutis. 2004 Jun;73(6):425-9.

Abstract

Pityriasis (tinea) versicolor, which consists of hyperpigmented and hypopigmented scaly patches, is often difficult to treat. A double-blind comparative study between once-a-day sodium sulfacetamide lotion and selenium sulfide lotion was undertaken. Both treatments were safe and efficacious. Selenium sulfide was statistically more efficacious (76.2% vs 47.8%, P=.013).

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Comparative Study
  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local / therapeutic use*
  • Child
  • Dermatologic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Dermatologic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Double-Blind Method
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prospective Studies
  • Selenium Compounds / administration & dosage
  • Selenium Compounds / therapeutic use*
  • Sulfacetamide / administration & dosage
  • Sulfacetamide / therapeutic use*
  • Tinea Versicolor / drug therapy*
  • Tinea Versicolor / pathology

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local
  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Selenium Compounds
  • Sulfacetamide
  • selenium disulfide